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Polling places set for April 7 election
Polling places for the April 7 general municipal election have been announced across Perry County. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., and any properly registered voter in the county may … more
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Students from three local schools take part in Perry County’s annual County Government Day on March 16.
Students get hands-on look at county government
Perry County officeholders welcomed students from Perry County School District 32, St. Vincent Schools and Saxony Lutheran High School on Monday, March 16, for the annual County Government Day. … more
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Brenda Hopfer
Two candidates seek hospital board seat
Two candidates are seeking election to the Perry County Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees in the April 7 general municipal election. Brenda Thurm Hopfer and incumbent Patrick Naeger both … more
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Ryan Theiret
Three candidates vie for Perryville police chief
Three candidates are seeking election as Perryville’s next City Marshal, also known as police chief, in the April 7 general municipal election. All three candidates — Ryan Thieret, Jeri Cain … more
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Linda Buerck
Six seek school board seats in April 7 election
Six candidates are seeking seats on the Perry County School District No. 32 Board of Education in the April 7 general municipal election, including four candidates for a three-year term and two … more
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Pictured (from left), Auxiliary Vice President Nancy Wilfong, Mayor Larry Riney and Auxiliary President Carol Taylor.
City proclaims 'Purple Up! Day' to honor military children
The City of Perryville is calling on residents to wear purple and show their support for military families, as Mayor Larry Riney has officially proclaimed Wednesday, April 15, as “Purple Up! Day” … more
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Spring, soil, and the Easter rule
There is something about spring that feels like a fresh start in the truest sense of the word. The air softens, the sun lingers a little longer in the evening, and suddenly the urge to dig in the … more
Students at Immanuel Lutheran School rehearse scenes from The Rockin’ Tale of Snow White, which will be performed April 10 and 11 in the school gym. The production features a large cast of third- through eighth-grade students, many of whom are appearing on stage for the first time.
IMMANUEL LUTHERAN ROCKS THE TALE OF SNOW WHITE
American Legion Post 133 celebrated its “4th Annual Salute to Service & Birthday Celebration” on March 21st with a dinner and dance. Those awarded Membership Certificates of Continuous Service Awards from Commander Crystal Brown, Post 133, were Tom Hoeh, Kenneth Pruesser and Bob Kimmel.
AMERICAN LEGION CELEBRATES SERVICE
Students at Immanuel Lutheran School rehearse scenes from The Rockin’ Tale of Snow White, which will be performed April 10 and 11 in the school gym. The production features a large cast of third- through eighth-grade students, many of whom are appearing on stage for the first time.
Immanuel students bring 'Rockin' Tale of Snow White' to stage
Students at Immanuel Lutheran School are putting their own lively spin on a classic fairy tale as they prepare to present The Rockin’ Tale of Snow White next month. Directed by Lydia Cook, … more
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Perryville High School students Clayton Bauwens, Mason Ayers, Logan Krauss and Brock Balsman pose with the mesallion they found during the third week of the Republic-Monitor's annual medallion hunt. The $100 prize was split four ways.
Teamwork leads to medallion find
A team of Perryville High School students turned quick thinking and teamwork into success last week, finding the third medallion in the Republic- Monitor’s annual Medallion Hunt. Clayton … more
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Water Tower No. 2, located just east of Mount Hope Cemetery in Perryville, was completed in January 1926. Over the years, repairs and additional excavation deepened its spring-fed well, which was considered one of the deepest — and by some accounts the deepest — in Missouri. After about 100 years of service, the structure was recently demolished.
SO LONG AND FAREWELL!
MTN OPS and Buchheit partnered to pack more than 25,000 meals during a volunteer-driven event at the Perry Park Center.
Local effort tackles weekend hunger
Two organizations with a shared focus on community impact came together March 16 to help address childhood hunger in Perry County. MTN OPS and Buchheit partnered to pack more than 25,000 meals … more
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Dr. Fara Jones, superintendent of Perry County School District 32, speaks at a March 12 public forum about the Prop K.I.D.S. measure appearing on the April 7 ballot. The forum was sponsored by the Perryville Chamber of Commerce.
Prop K.I.D.S. Aims to rebuild, improve District 32 schools
With the one-year anniversary of last spring’s tornado approaching, Perry County School District 32 is asking voters to support a long-term solution for its damaged high school and aging … more
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Court Docket
• State vs. Brandon Lee Baker. Filing Date: Jan. 20, 2026. Charge(s): Exceeded Posted Speed Limit (Exceeded by 20–25 mph) — Misdemeanor B; Owner Operated Motor Vehicle Without Maintaining … more
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Three crashes result in four injuries
The Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to three injury accidents in recent days. A Cape Girardeau woman was seriously injured in a one-vehicle wreck at 6:25 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, on … more
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Perryville firefighters responded to a report received at 12:34 p.m. on Thursday, March 19, about a small fire at a two-unit apartment on South Main Street.
Small fire damages South Main Street apartment
The Perryville Fire Department responded to a 12:34 p.m. call Thursday, March 19, reporting a small fire at a two-unit apartment on South Main Street. According to Fire Chief Jeremy Triller, he … more
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Henry Rose Farm will host an April 11 fundraiser benefiting St. Vincent High School’s Project Graduation.
Greenhouse opening to benefit St. Vincent seniors
A new greenhouse opening in Uniontown next month is doing more than offering flowers and plants — it’s helping support local students. Henry Rose Farm, owned by Mike Erzfeld, will host a … more
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Downtown Perryville Advancement, Inc. has received a People Energizing Places grant from Missouri Main Street Connection to support training, mentoring and technical services aimed at strengthening downtown revitalization efforts over the next two years.
Downtown Perryville Advancement wins revitalization grant
Downtown Perryville Advancement, Inc. (DPA) has been awarded a People Energizing Places grant from Missouri Main Street Connection to support downtown revitalization efforts over the next two years. … more
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Steve Telscher of Sapp Design Architects presented an update on the work being done on the Perry County School District 32 buildings after the campuses were damaged by a tornado that struck many of the buildings a year ago.
School board receives recovery update as bond vote nears
As the final weeks approach before voters go to the polls April 7 to decide the fate of a multi-million-dollar school bond issue, members of the Perry County School District 32 Board of Education … more
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Utility profits rise as household bills soar
Investor-owned utility profits have soared as consumer utility bills have skyrocketed in recent years, according to a new analysis of dozens of electricity providers. The Energy and Policy … more
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Laura Heise (left) and Amanda Huber display the Republic-Monitor Medallion after finding it Thursday morning at Missouri’s National Veterans Memorial in Perryville. The two teachers deciphered military-themed clues to claim this week’s $100 prize in the annual Medallion Hunt.
Teachers team up to crack medallion clues
A pair of local teachers turned an early-morning puzzle into a winning tradition this week, claiming the latest Republic-Monitor Medallion Hunt prize after deciphering a series of military- themed … more
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Understanding the Storm Prediction Center’s Severe Weather Outlooks
Every spring and summer, and sometimes even in the quieter months of winter, colorful weather maps begin appearing on television broadcasts and across social media. They show large, shaded areas … more
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Perryville High School students (from left) Kara Hotop, Olivia Iffert, Olivia Bierk, Anna Reagan and Lucy Blythe were the winners of Week 1 of the 40th annual Perry County Republic-Monitor Medallion Hunt. The five girls said they split their team with two on the ground searching while the other three worked on the crossword puzzle at the heart of the hunt. They said the clues that gave away the location were “Jim and Pam met Here,” and “Parcel.” The first clue is a reference to the TV show, “The Office,” while the second was a synonym for package. From these two clues, they deduced the location of the Perryville Post Office. The five hunters split a check for $100. Search today’s issue for clues to the Week 2 location.
WEEK 1 MEDALLION HUNT WINNERS
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